Monte Lee out as Clemson head baseball coach after seven seasons

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Clemson has fired its head baseball coach Monte Lee, the school announced Tuesday. 

The decision came just one day after the Tigers missed the NCAA Tournament for the second straight season. 

"Monte and his staff have been nothing but professional in their approach to Clemson Baseball, and we appreciate the manner in which they’ve represented Clemson University," said athletic director Graham Neff in a statement. 

Vanderbilt and Clemson met in game four of the NCAA 2018 Division I Baseball Championship held at Clemson's Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Saturday, June 2, 2018. Monte Lee (18) head coach for Clemson is not happy after a questionable call. (Photo by John Byrum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

"The expectations for Clemson Baseball are very high, and the team’s recent on-field performance has not met those of our administration, our coaching staff, our student-athletes, or our loyal fanbase," Neff added. "Clemson Baseball is a proud program, and we, as a department, are committed to doing all we can to return our program to national prominence. We will work with our student-athletes to ensure that the transition process is successful."

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Lee had replaced Jack Leggett in 2015 to become just the third head baseball coach for Clemson since 1958. 

The NCAA 2018 Division I Baseball Championship regional playoffs in Clemson, S.C. on June 3, 2018, held an elimination game between St. John's and Clemson. Monte Lee (18) head coach of Clemson's baseball team before the game.  (Photo by John Byrum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Lee earned a 242-136 record in seven seasons with the Tigers. His